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·December 9, 2015·4 min read

Chemical Appears to Restore Memory and Clear Alzheimer’s Protein in Mice

The chemical EPPS appears to effectively restore memory and remove the build up of amyloid in the brains of mice genetically altered to have features of Alzheimer's disease.

Brain scan with the right caudate highlighted.

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·December 8, 2015·3 min read

Altering Brain’s Response to Thin Models Helps Teens Overcome Eating Disorders

A brief dissonance-based eating disorder prevention program alters how young women's brains respond to images of super thin supermodels, a new study reports.

Child holding a sign with Autism written in it.

Autism Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 8, 2015·4 min read

Increased Risk For Autism in Children of Moms With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

According to a new study, children born to mothers with PCOS have an increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorders.

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·December 7, 2015·4 min read

Reviving Chivalry: Small Favors Can Yield Large Returns

A new study reveals the effort made in performing a small courtesy, such as holding a door open for others, influences whether people say “thank you” or return the favor.

Drawing of a brain standing at a cross roads. One side of the road has a car and a sign that says Aging, the other a bike and a sign that says Plasticity.

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·December 7, 2015·3 min read

Physical Activity Leaves Brain More Open to Change

Exercise may enhance brain plasticity, a new study reports.

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·December 7, 2015·5 min read

Designer Dopamine Neurons Within Reach

Researchers have discovered a new method to ramp up the conversion of skin cells to dopamine neurons.

Amygdala is highlighted in this brain scan image.

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·December 5, 2015·4 min read

Why We’re Quick to Blame But Slow to Give Credit

A new study sheds light on the paradox of why we're quick to blame a person for their actions, yet slow to give them credit.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 4, 2015·5 min read

Reading the Mind of a Fly

Study could provide new insights into the computational processes that underlie the workings of the human brain.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 4, 2015·4 min read

Revealing the Secret to a Pain Free Life

A transgenic mouse model helps researchers uncover a recipe for painlessness. The findings could help those who suffer from chronic pain conditions.

Image shows a cross-section of a murine stem cell-derived brain tumor with histological features strikingly similar to human gliomas.

Brain Cancer Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 4, 2015·2 min read

Signaling Pathway Suppresses Brain Tumors

Researchers shed light on how the Notch pathway can suppress the formation of some types of brain cancer tumors.

Image of a brain scan with the hippocampus highlighted.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 4, 2015·3 min read

Hippocampus Micro-Map Accelerates Neurology Research

A new, detailed map of the hippocampus us helping to accelerate research and develop better treatments for epilepsy and other neurological disorders.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 3, 2015·4 min read

Protecting the Brain Against Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers demonstrate how to help the brain produce more of a protective substance naturally that helps slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.